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Title: Simple QRTP
Post by: Bill Stupak on April 19, 2013, 06:09:19 PM

This is a simple QRTP design I'm trying out. I made it to work with existing tool holders that came with an A to Z tool post. It works by expanding the male dovetail on the post with a cap screw that bears against one side of the dovetail. The slot running along the side allows that side of the dovetail to flex enough  (.010")  to firmly bind the tool holder. It was pretty easy to make and seems to work pretty well.


Bill S

Title: Re: Simple QRTP
Post by: vtsteam on April 19, 2013, 10:29:18 PM

That's pretty cool.

Question would it have better bearing on the base on your lathe if it was made from square stock instead of round?

Title: Re: Simple QRTP
Post by: Bill Stupak on April 20, 2013, 07:23:46 AM

Probably, but it was the material I had on hand, also it is still larger than the A to Z tool post.

Bill

Title: Re: Simple QRTP
Post by: vtsteam on April 20, 2013, 08:30:21 AM

Oh, well, then that was the best material for the job!  :beer:

Title: Re: Simple QRTP
Post by: Sid_Vicious on April 20, 2013, 01:31:24 PM

Nice, Me like!

Title: Re: Simple QRTP
Post by: drmico60 on February 06, 2015, 05:24:20 AM

Hi Bill,
I really like this idea.
I know it is a long time since you originally posted but can you give an update on how it has performed. Would you change anything?
Kind regards
Mike

Title: Re: Simple QRTP
Post by: John Rudd on February 06, 2015, 06:55:46 AM

As you tighten the Allen bolt, I presume the slots closes up? This in turn grips the holder? ( think I'm missing summat here.....)

Nice bit of machining btw.....
Ah... The light comes on :doh:....push instead of pull... :lol:

Title: Re: Simple QRTP
Post by: drmico60 on February 06, 2015, 07:13:08 AM

John,
I think the screw pushes the slit apart and expands the dovetails that grips the holder.
Mike

Title: Re: Simple QRTP
Post by: John Rudd on February 06, 2015, 07:15:00 AM

Yeah...I figured that with a bit of help from a fellow flier.....( where's the embarrassed smiley?)

Title: Re: Simple QRTP
Post by: Bill Stupak on February 07, 2015, 08:27:33 AM

Quote from: drmico60 on February 06, 2015, 05:24:20 AM

I know it is a long time since you originally posted but can you give an update on how it has performed. Would you change anything?
Kind regards
Mike

Hi Mike, The design didn't work as expected, it never held the tool holder tight enough. I fiddled with it a bit, but couldn't get it to where I was confident it would hold. I still think it's a viable design though and with a different pitch bolt and re-positioned slit it might work.

Bill 

Title: Re: Simple QRTP
Post by: drmico60 on February 08, 2015, 04:40:02 AM

Hi Bill,
Thanks for the update. I may have a go at trying to get it to work.
Mike

Title: Re: Simple QRTP
Post by: Bill Stupak on February 11, 2015, 11:12:28 AM

Mike, if you do, post it up, I'd like to see what you come up with.

Bill